Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite innovation team at Innovate Future Labs, where you'll pioneer tomorrow's solutions today. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological acumen, and transformative leadership to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term vision frameworks, identify paradigm-shifting trends, and architect sustainable business models for the future. If you're passionate about creating tangible impact on how humanity interacts with technology, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight initiatives aligned with organizational vision
- Lead horizon scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Design and facilitate scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership
- Translate complex future insights into actionable product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Establish cross-functional collaboration between R&D, product, and strategy teams
- Author thought leadership publications and present at global futurism conferences
- Maintain proprietary trend database and predictive analytics framework
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic innovation or futurism roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex future concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology innovation
- Experience with strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrix)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on organizational strategy development